Data Platform Engineer

WHO WE ARE:At CloserStill, we strive to deliver the best. We’re on a mission to be the most dynamic B2B events and communities business in every market we serve, bringing people together to learn, connect and grow.Operating across five regions, we power over 200 market-leading events, publications and brands across Business Technologies, Healthcare, Learning, HR & Education, and Future Transport & Infrastructure. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our teams are diverse, driven, and united by a shared commitment to excellence. Rooted in our core values of ownership, empathy, teamwork, integrity, and determination, we empower every employee to grow, shape their own path and make a meaningful impact.Joining CloserStill means being part of something bigger - not just building events, but creating opportunities, connections, and lasting value for the communities we serve.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:You're the engineer who keeps the platform running well. You like building things properly, you're careful with security and cost, and you'd rather fix the root cause than patch the same problem twice.You understand what the people using the platform need, whether that's data engineers, data scientists or AI engineers, and you make their lives easier. You're comfortable getting stuck into an incident at short notice, and you're just as happy writing the runbook afterwards so it doesn't happen again. THE ROLE:Run the PlatformMaintain Azure and Databricks infrastructure in Terraform, including environments, remote state and driftManage Databricks workspaces, compute, Unity Catalog and accessLook after networking, security and identity, working with IT where neededBuild IntegrationsDesign and support integrations between DataCore and systems like Salesforce, HubSpot and registration providersHandle authentication, data mapping, API limits and failuresKeep It ReliableMaintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflowsMonitor platform health and data freshness, and investigate incidentsKeep backup and recovery runbooks currentControl Cost and DocumentTrack Azure and Databricks spend, and improve configuration with engineering teamsDocument platform dependencies and automate routine tasksABOUT YOU:Essential:Experience running production Azure infrastructureHands-on Terraform and Git experiencePractical experience with Azure DatabricksWorking knowledge of SQL and lakehouse architectureExperience building production integrations using REST APIsScripting skills in Python, PowerShell or similarExperience supporting production services and managing incidentsClear communicator who follows problems through to completionDesirable:Unity Catalog, Databricks Asset Bundles or Lakeflow experienceSalesforce, HubSpot or registration system integrationsAzure Monitor, Defender for Cloud or disaster recovery testingWe do not usually offer sponsorship for this roleCloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at [email protected].